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Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,345

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,423

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,170 $30,370 $23,800
Base Invoice $26,269 $28,321 $22,422
Navigation system 795 795  
Package 302A 1,895    
Cargo tray 90 90 80
2.0L I4 1,095    
Panoramic sunroof 1,395 1,395  
Leather seating surfaces   895  
Premium Tech Package     3,600
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     125
Remote start     495
Navigation system 694 694  
Package 302A 1,654    
Cargo tray 79 79 67
2.0L I4 1,022    
Panoramic sunroof 1,217 1,217  
Leather seating surfaces   781  
Premium Tech Package     3,236
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     102
Remote start     410
Options (change) 5,270 3,175 4,650
Options (change) 4,666 2,771 4,106
Destination 895 895 895
Total Price $34,335 $34,440 $29,345
Total Invoice $31,830 $31,987 $27,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,236
Model Year201320132017
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10355, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$34,335$34,440$29,345
Adjustments for Features-930-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,405$33,010$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$31,830$31,987$27,423
Adjustments for Features-862-1,3280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,968$30,659$27,423
Cost Above Minimum$309$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201320132017
ModelEscapeEscapeForte
TrimSELTitaniumSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,505$6,005$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-862-1,3280

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20132017
ModelEscapeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in106.3 in
Length178.1 in171.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height66.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,592 lb.3,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.8 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested52527%
Total Not Requested145073%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested340082%
Total Not Requested75018%

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